JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A new study published in the journal Environment and Health found harmful chemicals in some braiding hair, wigs and hair extensions. Researchers identified the same chemicals ...

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For generations, shopping for braiding hair has been a cornerstone of Black women’s beauty routines. Now, for the first time in its 20-plus-year history in the US, Sephora is honoring that ritual with ...

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*For millions of braid wearers, getting a new style can mean spending an entire day in a salon chair. For the stylists creating those looks, it often means hours of repetitive work that can take a ...

When Consumer Reports published findings from tests conducted on several synthetic braiding hair products in 2025, we detected heavy metals like lead in 90 percent and volatile organic compounds (VOCs ...

Experts say the findings mean more potential risks for Black women, who may also be exposed to harmful chemicals in relaxers and straighteners. A new study found popular hair extension products, ...

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some wigs, braiding hair and hair extensions, a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environment & Health ...